Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa seeks a Senior Specialist: Business Analyst to enhance the Aladdin platform's adoption and efficiency. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, develop training programs, and engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. A background in finance or IT, along with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience including 1 - 2 years at a junior specialist level.
• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Strong finance and economics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in the Aladdin enterprise platform.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand needs.
• Lead platform adoption across the front office.

Skills

Understanding of Aladdin platform

Collaboration with portfolio managers

Change management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, or Computer Sciences

Job description

About the job: Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, including 1 - 2 years at a junior specialist level
• Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, or Computer Sciences

Responsibilities:

• Become an expert in the Aladdin enterprise platform, understanding its functionalities and workflows
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand their needs and ensure platform capabilities are fully utilized
• Lead platform adoption across the front office, demonstrating its benefits and efficiencies
• Support and enhance key workflows such as portfolio management, risk analytics, compliance monitoring, trade execution, data management, and performance reporting
• Develop and deliver training programs for Aladdin users, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within Aladdin workflows, aligning with business objectives and regulatory standards
• Engage with stakeholders including IT, risk management, compliance, and back-office teams to ensure cohesive platform usage
• Gather user feedback and collaborate with BlackRock and internal IT teams to customize and improve the platform
• Ensure platform use complies with relevant regulatory standards and internal policies
• Lead change management initiatives related to Aladdin to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption